used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECOND VISIT TO THE LIME-TREE.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
AtheismnounUS /əˈθaɪsəm/
a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
ATHEISTnounUS /ˈeɪθiəst/
someone who does not believe in the existence of a god
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
for the reason that
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
CartwrightnounUS /ˈkɑːrtraɪt/
English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
a female human offspring
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
divisible by two
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
fanaticismnounUS /fəˈnætəsɪzəm/
excessive intolerance of opposing views
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
a young female
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
Henrietta
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From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
LIME-TREE
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From this reading A SECOND VISIT TO THE LIME-TREE.
a particular point in time
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
recurring again and again
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
Rosalind
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From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A SECOND VISIT TO THE LIME-TREE.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
that is looked for
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SECOND VISIT TO THE LIME-TREE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Did, then, hatred and contempt for him lead to the hideous abyss of Atheism?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SECOND VISIT TO THE LIME-TREE.
in the direction of
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A SECOND VISIT TO THE LIME-TREE.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had sought in some degree the friendship of this unhappy girl, chiefly because it was evident that not even the connexion of father and daughter had sufficed to blind her to the hateful hypocrisy and unholy fanaticism of the vicar.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She trembled as she asked herself the question; but the weakness lasted not a moment: the simple and true piety of her spirit awoke within her, and with kindly warmth cheered and revived her heart.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Rosalind, as she walked slowly back towards the house, repeated to herself in shuddering the fearful words of Henrietta Cartwright--I AM AN ATHEIST,--and her very soul seemed sick and faint within her.
